LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Chicken wings may not be a typical breakfast meal, but for some individuals, chicken will be all they can think about over the next few days. "Last year, we went through 50,000 chicken wings. This year we are projected to do more because we brought on more vendors,” said Matty Centak of [...]
DICKSON CITY BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Dickson City man was arrested Wednesday for making terroristic threats toward government officials, including President Donald Trump, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Stacy Mann, 51, was charged after an investigation by the Secret Service, FBI, National Threat Center, and PSP revealed posts were made by Mann [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— LeBron James is signing a 2-year, $8 million dollar deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 4-time NBA Champion announced the move on Friday, saying this will be his "last decision". It was previously reported that LeBron was considering retirement. It was also reported that James was considering signing with either the Miami Heat or [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another beautiful day across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. The quiet weather will linger into tonight. It will be mainly clear and cool with lows in the mid 50s. Saturday will be a nice start to the weekend with a mostly sunny sky. It remains comfortable as well. Highs in the lower [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Interstate 81 south in Luzerne County was closed as crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash. The closure was between Exit 165 (309 South) and Exit 164 (Nanticoke), according to 511PA. The road reopened early Friday afternoon. The crash happened just before 10:00 a.m. Friday, and it [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are displaced after a fire that broke out early Friday morning in Wilkes-Barre. According to fire officials, the fire began in an apartment in the Sherman Hills complex around 3:00 a.m. Five units were damaged and deemed unlivable. The fire chief says an unattended candle sparked those flames [...]
A group of state Republican leaders offered their support for a Senate-passed plan regarding new sentencing guidelines for second-degree felony murder convictions during a press conference Thursday in Johnstown.
SUNBURY — Seven Valley murderers will have the chance to be resentenced after receiving life in prison for second-degree murder, including two for a killing that drew national attention in 2013.
LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Area School District will ban cellphones from classrooms beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
MOUNT CARMEL — A coalition of local, regional, state and national partners has launched the Mount Carmel Revitalization Initiative, a long-term effort focused on strengthening the Mount Carmel area through investment in people, community assets, workforce development, and economic opportunity.
